plain scones London
Nov 24th, 2004, 09:01 AM
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plain scones London
Does anyone know of a restaurant/tea shop in London that has plain scones? I know it's a weird question, but I really don't want anything in my scone except strawberry jam and a pound of clotted cream. The only plain ones I've ever found were in Ireland and the West Country (Devon, Cornwell, Dorset). So thought I'd just ask!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 24th, 2004, 10:22 AM
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That is how I like mine!
There was a good scone thread about a year ago that had lots of info. I tried to find it, but failed. Perhaps somebody else will have it bookmarked.
Good luck in your search.
There was a good scone thread about a year ago that had lots of info. I tried to find it, but failed. Perhaps somebody else will have it bookmarked.
Good luck in your search.
Nov 24th, 2004, 10:36 AM
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Me too, I like them plain with strawberry jam and clotted cream. wuam, delicious! 
In the Dorchester you can have a choice of plain or raisin scones. And the scones there are wonderful, the best I ever had in London. Enjoy them.
In the Dorchester you can have a choice of plain or raisin scones. And the scones there are wonderful, the best I ever had in London. Enjoy them.
Nov 24th, 2004, 10:41 AM
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i cant answer you from experience as i have yet to visit london but was curious enough to search a bit about this.found that BA serves them plain inflight for first class.Marriott County Hall next to london eye (which also belongs to BA) also serve tea with plain scones.
Nov 24th, 2004, 10:43 AM
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http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34441185
Hi Emily
This is the thread that degas refers to. Sooo many places in London to get lovely scones. I always get them plain, and I think it is easy to find them plain.
There is also a Clotted Cream thread if you want to look that up
Enjoy~
Nov 24th, 2004, 04:02 PM
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I second the suggestioh of the Dorchester's scones, they are wonderful--more cakey and light in texture than the more traditional knobbly coarser scones (which can also be wonderful in a different way)
I've had plain scones I believe also at the Fountain in Fortnum's, and at chains like Richoux. The tea room in the Thistle Charing Cross hotel also had very good plain scones I believe
I've had plain scones I believe also at the Fountain in Fortnum's, and at chains like Richoux. The tea room in the Thistle Charing Cross hotel also had very good plain scones I believe
Nov 25th, 2004, 05:37 AM
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Is this turning into a discussion of U and non-U foods?
Don't forget to eat with a napkin, NEVER a serviette. And that only dogs and pre-school children have dinner at mid-day.
BTW I'd not trust MK2 to correctly differentiate between U or non-U. (S)He is clearly a nouveau ariviste of the basest sort judging from previous posts; - one should clearly not have to try quite so hard to prove one's U credentials, indeed even the desire or need to attempt to do so marks one down as non-U. Just look at Princess Michael of Kent for a more media hungry exemplar of this phenomenon!
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Don't forget to eat with a napkin, NEVER a serviette. And that only dogs and pre-school children have dinner at mid-day.
BTW I'd not trust MK2 to correctly differentiate between U or non-U. (S)He is clearly a nouveau ariviste of the basest sort judging from previous posts; - one should clearly not have to try quite so hard to prove one's U credentials, indeed even the desire or need to attempt to do so marks one down as non-U. Just look at Princess Michael of Kent for a more media hungry exemplar of this phenomenon!
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Nov 25th, 2004, 05:54 AM
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I'm surprised that Shiela hasn't logged on with the admonition that you can only get good, authentic scones north of Hadrian's wall. If you care to make your own this website will give you all you need to know.
http://www.joyofbaking.com/SconesIntroduction.html
http://www.joyofbaking.com/SconesIntroduction.html
Nov 25th, 2004, 06:04 AM
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What a bunch of quiche-eaters! Just kidding. Actually, I am having a raisin scone & tea right now. (The turkey is in its lasts bit of thawing!)
One of my fondest memories of England was wandering away from the tourist-packed restaurants and finding a bakery and cheese shop. I bought a few cheeses, including a (legal) stilton, and my favorite item was a plain scone with strawberry jam and oodles of clotted cream. The best. Could you not try a bakery?
One of my fondest memories of England was wandering away from the tourist-packed restaurants and finding a bakery and cheese shop. I bought a few cheeses, including a (legal) stilton, and my favorite item was a plain scone with strawberry jam and oodles of clotted cream. The best. Could you not try a bakery?
Nov 25th, 2004, 06:35 AM
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Kate- you know that is one place I regretted not visiting. I have heard again & again it's not just the famous name, the vastness of the store but the varietyand sheer beauty of Harrod's food diplays.
Also, I can't think of the name, I want to say Wolf's-- there is a mail order catalog that offers plain scones and jarred clotted cream...business asccoiates have said they are good.
Also, I can't think of the name, I want to say Wolf's-- there is a mail order catalog that offers plain scones and jarred clotted cream...business asccoiates have said they are good.
